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My inc. Co. requires a 6 mnth diet Im on mnth 1.....Is anyone else on the diet....I already have my labs done,my phych eval......Now Im waiting on the nut. dr. I have also done the seminar.... My starting weight was 255 really 260 but I lost some weight before I got weighed.....anyways now Im 8 lbs lighter since the Nov.15th.....I weight 248 want the Onelander soooooo BAD.....

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I had a 6 month wait, it was kinda nice sometimes to not feel rushed to get my appointments done. At times it seemed to drag but the last month flew by. Good Luck!

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I had the 6mth diet too. I spent every day of that 6mths here on this forum learning from the best. The time went by really fast and it was a good feeling going into it knowing you've done everything possible to succeed. Read a couple books on LBS too.lol

Also during that 6mths I put into practice the LB rules and I truly believe it gave me a head start on success.

Wishing you the best on your journey.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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My inc. Co. requires a 6 mnth diet Im on mnth 1.....Is anyone else on the diet....I already have my labs done' date='my phych eval......Now Im waiting on the nut. dr. I have also done the seminar.... My starting weight was 255 really 260 but I lost some weight before I got weighed.....anyways now Im 8 lbs lighter since the Nov.15th.....I weight 248 want the Onelander soooooo BAD.....[/quote']

Hello my insurance company required that I have a 3 month supervised died just started on Friday. So we will keep in touch

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Hello my insurance company required that I have a 3 month supervised died just started on Friday. So we will keep in touch

Angela, Welcome to the forum! Your three months will go by really quick. Hope to see you around here a lot.

Like I told OP, you learn a lot her that Drs. forget to tell you.

Best Wishes on your journey to great health!

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Try out some different Protein Shakes prior to having to use them. Get your diet started early and shrink your stomach now. Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

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I wanna the steps u take to get started.

1st call your inc. to see if they require a diet 3/6 mnth mine is called a PILOT PROGRAM some secondary's are paying for wls now...2nd go to a seminar,get ur labwork done,PHYCH EVAL IF YOU NEED ONE some inc. require it...nutrienist probley a must,or a phone call aka diet call some require a support group meeting...check with your surgeon preop diet at least 10 days probley...their maybe more stuff that I dont know abt but I think this should cover most of everything....

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  1. I had to do the 6 mnth weight loss too. My last appointment was on Nov 29th and I got approved Monday. Good luck to you and read..read...read..I love this forum..Its not all good stuff, people tell the rough side too..and thats what we need. Keep in touch!

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Hello wish the best I also had to do 6months diet too I was 224lbs when I started and got band on 11/2/12 and I'm at 203lbs not losing to much but I'm geting there but I won't change this for no reason best luck to u

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I am currently in the 6 month weight management class. I graduate feb 14th 2013. I started out in aug weighing in at 295 and now I'm 262 pounds. I love the classes. Good luck

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I'm currently in the 6-month diet phase as well. My bariatric doc wants me to lose 20lbs before surgery so i decided toput the two requirements together. I have to say, I'm worried I won't lose enough by the end of the 6mo. I've lost more than 20 in the past (& gained it back) but this feels like my whole life depends on it! I'm determined to do it though. :)

Good luck to you & ill be looking out for your updates!

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I had a 6 month diet too high protien low carb lost 60 lb before surgery was worried I would put it all back on before my surgery that used to be my problem lucky wad approved in feb and surgery march 12 been great since 9 month from surgery down another 104lb feel like a new woman hang in there with the 6 month diet x x

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